What does orientalist mean?
A person who specializes in the study of the cultures and languages of the Orient, especially the Middle East and South Asia. A person who is interested in or has a romanticized view of the cultures and traditions of the Orient.
Example
"The orientalist's collection of rare manuscripts was a valuable resource for historians."
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